It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that the family announces the passing of AARON DUNLOP McPHEDERAN on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at the age of 30 years. Much loved fiancé of Katie Messner. Cherished father of Layla Elizabeth Lynn and Max Aaron Robert McPhedran. Most precious son of Derrick and Sherry (nee Robert) McPhedran. Aaron will always be remembered by his brother Dustin McPhedran (Jess) and nephew Vincent McPhedran. Dear grandson of Doug and Marion McPhedran and Sharon and Harm Thalen and the late Roger Robert (2011). Will also be missed by his many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Private arrangements entrusted to the D.J. ROBB FUNERAL HOME and CREMATION CENTRE L.T.D. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a trust fund for his children Layla Elizabeth Lynn and Max Aaron Robert McPhedran, cheques are to be made out to each child’s name in trust.
Aaron’s legacy will be forever continued as he gave a most precious gift in the donation of his organs.
BEAULIEU, Léonard of Chelmsford, ON
The family announces with great sorrow his passing in Chelmsford on Thursday, March 27th, 2014 at the age of 82 years. Husband of the late Laurette (née Soucy) Beaulieu. Loving father of Lucien (Janet) of Vancouver, Gabriel of Hanmer, Diane “Dee” Beaulieu-Huot of Sudbury and Hélène Beaulieu of New Brunswick. Dear brother of Jean (Claire), Adélina Soucy (late Bertrand) and Gérard (Diane) all of Sudbury, Antoinette Lemelin (Jean-Paul) of Hanmer, Yvette Beaulieu of Ottawa and Jeanne d’Arc Séguin (Robert) of British Columbia. Predeceased by his brothers and sisters Louise Paquette, Roméo, Moïse (Laurette of Sudbury) and Électa Beaulieu. Sadly missed by his grandchildren André, Joshua, Natalie, Nicholas, Félix, Kaitlyn, Stéphanie, William and his great-granddaughter Kylie. The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the staff at St-Gabriel’s Villa for their kindness and support. Thank you! Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 1st, 2014 at 11 a.m. at St-Jacques Church, Hanmer. In lieu of flowers, donations (by cheque only) to the Sudbury Food Bank or Masses to St-Jacques would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the COOPERATIVE FUNERAL HOME, Hanmer.
KLEIN, Lloyd Harvey of Brockville
Suddenly at the St. Lawrence Lodge in Brockville on Thursday March 27th, 2014, Lloyd Klein aged 84 years. Beloved husband of the late Vera (Pankhurst) Klein. Loving father of Norma Rooke (Brian) of Ipswich, England and Terry Klein (Judy) of Aldergrove, BC. Cherished grandfather of Justin Klein of BC and Tyler Klein of Edmonton. Dear brother of Ruth Hartung and predeceased by Beatrice Emke, Eileen Johann and Morris Klein. Also survived by special niece and nephew Debbie and Dan Deir and many other nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends at the Barclay Funeral Home, 137 Pearl Street East, Brockville, on Wednesday April 2nd, 2014 from 11 am to 2 pm. The Funeral Service will follow in the Chapel at 2 pm. Interment will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Maitland at a later date. In memory of Lloyd, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Centennial Road Church would be gratefully appreciated by the family.
SHEFFIELD, JEAN M.A. (formerly of Portland)
Peacefully at Maple View Lodge Athens, with family by her side on Friday March 21, 2014. Jean Ralston (formerly of Portland) in her 97th year. Widow of Bun Sheffield. Dear Mother of Robert (Billie), George (Nancy), Margaret (Brian) Martin, Julia Scotland, as well as close niece, Lorraine Aljoe (Barry). Predeceased by son, Ian and daughter, Frances Lacasse and niece, Wendy Mark. Survived by son-in-law, Guy Lacasse. Dear Sister of Beth Gregory. Predeceased by brother, Robert Ralston. Fondly remembered by grandchildren, Amy (Adam), Hughanna (Man-Yee), Laurel (Don), Aaron (Lauren), Joelle (Scott), Bella, Matthew (Becki), Jesse, Wesley, Robert (Isabelle), James (Amanda), Drea and Ellie. Also survived by six great-grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at the Portland United Church on Saturday afternoon, March 29, 2014 at 1 o’clock followed by a Memorial Service at 2 o’clock. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations made to Portland United Church Memorial Fund or the Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Scotland Funeral Home, 27 Main Street, Elgin.
WARD, JOHN OSWALD “OZZIE” (formerly of Chaffey’s Lock)
(Colonel R.C.A., Retired, R.M.C. #2915, BSc Queens, Korean War Veteran)
Ozzie passed away peacefully and with great dignity in his 85th year surrounded by hisloving family March 22, 2014 at May Court Hospice, Ottawa, following a short battle with cancer. Born in Nelson BC May 4, 1929, he was predeceased by his parents Bessie (Annett) and John Isaac Ward. For 58 years the beloved husband and best friend of Joan (Lawlor), cherished father of John (Diana Chang) of Vancouver, Michael (Patty Maloney), Anne (Robert Miller) and Beth (Alain Denis) all of Ottawa. Proud grandfather of Christopher (Sierra Ruffalo), Alexa, David, Adam and Ryan. Survived by his dear sister Annette (Theo deceased) Bruseker of Calgary and dear uncle of Karen (Archie) Magee of Sylvan Lake Alberta and Ian (Donna) McLatchie of Sechelt BC. 53. He also achieved some fame as a marksman on the shooting team and some notoriety for other endeavours. alongs with his old favorites. s. s care especially the amazing staff on the Oncology wing 5E at the General Hospital and those at the Ottawa Cancer Centre and the May Court Hospice. The family will receive friends at the Beechwood “Sacred Space” Chapel, 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa on Wednesday morning April 2, 2014 from 10 o’clock until time of “Liturgy of the Word” at 11 o’clock. Inurnment in the National Military Section of Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations made to the May Court Hospice, 114 Cameron Avenue, Ottawa K1S 0X1 or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Scotland Funeral Home, 27 Main Street, Elgin.
AGBABA, Nicola of West Lorne
Nikola (Nick) Agbaba, 75, passed away peacefully on Monday March 24th at St. Thomas General Hospital. Nikola was born on October 15, 1938, in Gracac, Yugoslavia, but lived the majority of his life in British Columbia & Ontario, Canada.
Nikola is survived by his four children; Milan Agbaba of London, Vesna Molby, Melanie MacBurnie, and Stevan Agbaba, all of Vancouver; as well as his eight grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Mileva Stevic of Vancouver.
Nikola was a well known smiling face in the community and will be extremely missed by his family and friends. Funeral services will be held on Saturday March 29, 2014 at 11 AM. at the Rodney Chapel of DENNING FUNERAL DIRECTORS. Visiting one hour prior. Interment Rodney Cemetery.
HILDEBRANDT: Rev. Klaus, a resident of Bothwell
Hildebrandt, Rev. Klaus a resident of Bothwell, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at the age of 81. Born in Germany, son of the late Ludwig and Anna (Stuermann) Hildebrandt. Klaus served as Pastor in Baptist Churches in Vancouver, Edmonton, Kitchener, Bothwell and Southwestern Ontario for over 40 years. Beloved husband of the late Britta (Reimann) Hildebrandt (2006). Loving father of Nori and Scott Wiesner and their children Jordan, Kyron, and Trent of Calgary, Ricarda and Ryan Miller and their children Jeremiah and Alethea of Olathe, Kansas, Claudia and Andrew Lamb and their children Tanekaha, Malia, Elijah and Thea of London, England. Dear brother of Chuck Hildebrandt (Gail), and Gisela Neuhaus (Horst).The Hildebrandt family will receive family and friends at the Badder & Robinson Funeral Home, 211 Elm St., Bothwell on Thursday, from 2 -4 and 7-9pm. The funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Friday, March 28, 2014 at 11am with Rev. Steve Filyer of the Bothwell Baptist Church officiating. Interment Purcell Cemetery. Donations may be made at the funeral home by cheque only to B.C. Teen Challenge.
Blanchard: Grace of Sarnia
Peacefully at Trillium Villa Nursing Home on Friday, March 21, 2014 GRACE (Pyette) BLANCHARD age 96 of Sarnia. Beloved wife of the late Charles Edward Blanchard (1997). Much loved mother of Gail Warren of Sarnia, Linda Thompson (Ted) of Sarnia and the late Michael (Cynthia) of Pt. Edward. Cherished grandmother of Randy and Lorraine Warren of Camlachie, Holly and Peter Moore of Corunna, Nancy and David Gagne of Thorold, Kelly Steeves of Sarnia, Darren and Stacey Thompson of Toronto and Chris Blanchard of Calgary. Dear great grandmother to Karen and Mathew Warren, Amy Moore, Beth (Craig) Blair and Julie Moore, Christopher and Andrew Gagne, Max and Nick Steeves, Piper and Mick Thompson. Will be missed by her siblings; Ed (June) Pyette, Jackie (Walt) Pearson, June Willick and Jim and (Marg) Pyette as well as several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Captain Ed and Helen Pyette, sister Elsie Carr and Edith Addison and brother Reg Pyette, great grandson Timothy Warren and son in-law Richard Warren. A funeral service will be held from the D.J. ROBB FUNERAL HOME and CREMATION CENTRE on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. with visitation one hour prior to service time with interment to follow at Lakeview Cemetery. Memorial donation to Trillium Villa Recreational Fund or to the Sarnia and District Humane Society.
DYKE, William John “Bill”
passed away on Monday, March 17, 2014, fittingly, for an Irish lad, on St. Patrick’s Day. He was 95 years old, still sharing his legal knowledge with those who sought it, exercising daily, making new friends, enjoying his son John’s visits, talking every day with his daughter Barbi in BC, and singing the praises of his grandsons Brendan and Dillon. Ruth, his wife of 57 years, predeceased him on July 11, 2000. His lovely sisters Fay, Irene, Donna and Jacqueline, and his dear brother Tom had all passed before him, as had his father John A. Dyke, also a lawyer, and his mother Gertrude (nee Woodside). Bill was born October 29, 1918, in Prince George, BC. He grew up in Fort William, ON, received his BA from the University of Manitoba, and graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School, Toronto, in 1943, at the age of 24. That October he began a forty year career with Polymer Corporation, first as Secretary Treasurer, then for the next 27 years as Secretary and Chief Legal Officer of the company, the last 5 years he was a Vice President of Polysar. He retired in 1983, and remained a consultant to the company for several years thereafter. He was pleased and proud to have been involved in Polymer’s growth from a synthetic rubber company, to a diversified corporation with world-wide interests. Bill was appointed Queen’s Counsel in 1977, was a Fellow of the Patent and Trademark Institute of Canada, a registered patent agent, an associate of the New York Patent Law Association, and a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada. As an active member of the community in Sarnia, he was a director of the Sarnia Chamber of Commerce and the Sarnia Red Cross Society; director and treasurer of the Victorian Order of Nurses; and a president and director of the Sarnia Riding Club. Bill has been a great Dad, a devoted husband, a good friend, a tennis champion, hockey player, and a true gentleman and scholar. Special thank-yous to Dr. Gannon and Dr. Boyle, and to the angels at Vision Nursing Home. A service and tribute to Bill will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 22, 2014, at SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 1576 London Line, Sarnia, with refreshments and mingling afterward. Should you wish, donations may be made to a charity of your choosing (if contributing at the funeral home, cheques only please).
